1:1 Tutor – Northampton

Competitive Pay | Flexible School-Hours Role | Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

Are you an experienced teacher or tutor looking to make a meaningful difference to learners of all ages?

TP Tutors, part of Teaching Personnel, is looking for dedicated 1:1 Tutors to provide personalised tuition to children and young people across Northampton and the surrounding areas.

We are seeking tutors with experience teaching Primary, Secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, and SEND learners. Tuition is delivered in learners' homes, schools, community settings, or alternative provisions during school hours, with some opportunities available outside these hours depending on learner requirements.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide tailored one-to-one support that helps learners build confidence, overcome barriers to learning, and achieve their academic potential.

Pay

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience, qualifications, learner needs, and the tuition assignment.

Working Pattern

• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities.
• Most tuition is delivered during school hours (Monday to Friday).
• Long-term and ongoing tuition assignments available.
• Travel to learners' homes, schools, community venues, and alternative provisions across Northampton is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition tailored to each learner's individual needs.
• Teach learners across a range of age groups and abilities, including Primary, Secondary, GCSE, and Functional Skills.
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the UK National Curriculum and individual learning goals.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support learners with a variety of needs, including SEND.
• Monitor learner progress and complete session reports following each tuition session.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, schools, local authorities, and other professionals.
• Inspire learners to develop confidence, independence, and a positive attitude towards learning.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' teaching or tutoring experience delivering the UK National Curriculum.
• Experience teaching one or more of the following: Primary, Secondary, GCSE, Functional Skills, or SEND.
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum.
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and relationship-building skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel reliably between tuition locations.
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the DBS Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, and speech and language needs.
• Experience delivering tuition in homes, schools, alternative provisions, or community settings.
• Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible working to fit around your availability.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignments.
• Weekly payroll.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• A wide variety of tuition assignments across Northampton.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to learners by helping them achieve their educational goals.

Location

This role covers Northampton and the surrounding areas. Applicants should be willing to travel to tuition locations across the local area.

If you're an experienced teacher, specialist tutor, or SEND practitioner looking for flexible work where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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